You may have read the story about a coyote being seen at the beaches in Hamilton. Last night I went for a drive around the bay. My usual route was taken, going clock-wise. After I crossed the lift bridge I aimed my car to take the the side access that leads to Beach Blvd. Just before my turn, in the shadows, I saw something moving across the street. As I began to turn I saw that Wile E Coyote walking 25 feet from me. It was an excellent animal. Not the first I have seen but the first in Hamilton. Spying that particular animal made the drive worthwhile. Now if I can only spot the Roadrunner. One minute… I have seen a roadrunner in Hamilton. Must have been 30 years ago. Back then it wasn’t just a bird but a muscle car. Yeah, but I would still like to see the bird.
You should have stuck with Wile, Joe, on your recent clock-wise circuit around Burlington Bay. He might have flushed out the Roadrunner and Man, wouldn’t that be sight to see – fur chasing feathers down the old beach strip – just like the cartoons !! By the way, were you able to get a picture of Wile or was he moving too fast ?
More importantly, did he have an ACME rocket … or snare … or costume … or any other ACME device for catching roadrunners? 🙂
Alas, this coyote didn’t have the trademark Acme devices. Didn’t quite look like his cartoon counterpart either. I hope they decide to catch and release them (3) somewhere they can prosper. The alternative is to kill them… and I am not happy with that option.
Ruth and I saw one last week. A BIG one. It was in Burlington, at the on ramp to the QEW Niagara off Plains Road. It was in broad daylight. When I got home I called the SPCA in Burlington, because I thought that was weird. I’ve seen them before, but not that close to a built up area and not in the daytime. They said they live around there and it was not an unusual sighting. It was for me! They are a beautiful animal. He would make a snack out my cat though. Good thing we keep her indoors!